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The U.S. Flag is Raised Over Detroit
About 2 years before the British finally raised the flag over Detroit, the conflict forced the Native Americans out of the area and weakened the British position. -
Michigan Territory is Created
When Michigan became it's own, about 4,000 settlers were already there. -
Detroit and Fort Mackinac surrender to the British during the war
When the British were taking U.S. sailors, this had begun the fighting. In the war of 1812 Michigan surrendered to the British. -
The Territorial Capitol is Built at Detroit
The first state capitol waslocated in Detroit, the origanal capital of Michigan, and was relocated to Lansing in 1847. -
Michigan Becomes a State on January 26th
On January 26th, 1837 Michigan becomes the 26th state. The first govener was Stevens T. Mason. -
The Legislature Passes a Law To Make Lansing the State Capital
When Michigan became a state in 1837, its capital was Detroit. But in 1847,the state capital was changed to Lansing. -
The First Michigan Infantry Enters the Civil War
In 1861, the Civil War erupted between the Union and the Confederacy. About 90,000 Michiganians fought for the Union during the Civil War. -
The Mackinac Bridge Opens
Many miles of hoghways were constructed, and in 1957 the Mckinac Bridge was opened to trafic. -
Martin Luther King Jr. Lead the March To Freedom
On June 23, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. visited Detroit for the Great March To Freedom. -
The Auto Workers Union Goes On Strike for 2 Days Over Job Sucurity
The strike will cost General Moters about 12,000 cars and trucks per day or 760 per hour.
